Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Procrastination at School: Helping ADHD Students Cram for Tests

5 strategies to help children with ADHD study for that big school test - tomorrow!

All students with attention deficit disorder cram for exams, more often than we like to admit. Is cramming a bad thing? The question is irrelevant. Learning to cram efficiently is more important than questioning it. To me, a “cram” means reviewing for an exam — when you know less than half of what is required — in 24 hours or less.
A productive cram session requires some reconnaissance. Ask your professor about the content — will you be tested on terms, themes, concepts, or something else? You may not get a specific answer, but there is no harm in asking.
Next, try to dig up an old exam — many professors post them on the Web. No teacher will recycle an exam verbatim, but most will favor a certain structure. Once you’ve identified patterns, follow these tips:

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